ABSTRACT
The thrust for an advanced format of data storage in optical storage media has led to the evolution of BLU-RAY DISC (BD). Blu-ray, also known as Blu -ray Disc (BD) is the name of the next- generation optical disc format and is the successor of present generation optical discs (2nd generation) like CD's, DVD’s HD-DVD’s. The Blu ray technology has changed the very definition of optical storage media by phenomenally improvised technology. Gone are the days when the quotation was "The sky is the limit." Now a data up to a 100 GB can be stored on a Blu-ray disc thus leading to a revolution in the history of optical storage medium. Due to the advanced technology used in BD's they have high storage capacity, advanced security, privacy features and their high Audio, video quality O/P of the media files make them quite unique and edge over its competitors like HD -DVD’s and DVD’s.
The BD application format addresses the limitations of DVD-Video by providing a complete user experience. The high storage capacity guarantees the best quality HD video available to the consumer. BD standardizes how content publishers can include executable applications on the disc to realize fully enhanced interactivity. By using a programming platform like Java, the standard need not define the allowable set of features, instead it defines the playback platform and disc publishers are free to implement any features they desire. Furthermore, BD supports seamless integration of Internet content with disc content, allowing synchronized presentation of updated content from the Internet with disc content. With this combination of features, highest quality HD video, enhanced interactivity and Internet connectivity, BD offers consumers a compelling experience. This paper will present an overview of the features that will be supported by the BD and the technical solutions used to realize these features.
The BD application format addresses the limitations of DVD-Video by providing a complete user experience. The high storage capacity guarantees the best quality HD video available to the consumer. BD standardizes how content publishers can include executable applications on the disc to realize fully enhanced interactivity. By using a programming platform like Java, the standard need not define the allowable set of features, instead it defines the playback platform and disc publishers are free to implement any features they desire. Furthermore, BD supports seamless integration of Internet content with disc content, allowing synchronized presentation of updated content from the Internet with disc content. With this combination of features, highest quality HD video, enhanced interactivity and Internet connectivity, BD offers consumers a compelling experience. This paper will present an overview of the features that will be supported by the BD and the technical solutions used to realize these features.
